Fight Covid-19 Global

05/27/2020

For those who may not know this, Uber has new rules as they pertain to riders and drivers during Covid-19. Drivers and riders are both to wear masks. Drivers must take a picture of themselves before they start their shift with the mask on and upload it to the system. In addition, between each ride the driver must sanitize the seats, handles seat buckles, and all other touched surfaces. If a driver pulls up and sees you don't have a mask on they can refuse to give you a ride. If they report you did not have a make on then Uber will remove the rider's account from the system. In addition, Uber drivers are not supposed to allow anyone in the front seat during this pandemic. Uber is taking every precaution for the safety of both the rider and the driver.

05/23/2020

POSITIONS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY:
Ellsworth Healthcare Staffing is looking for 30 healthcare professionals for a Covid19 testing location for Tuesday, May 26th, from 6 am to 6 pm with a possibility of additional days. The location of the job is in Commerce, Georgia. The position will provide the proper safety gear and equipment. This position is actively looking for CNAs, Medical Assistants, LPNs, and RNs. The job requires being under the tent in proper gear and providing self-administered Covid19 tests to individuals inside their cars and accepted the completed tests back and labeled accurately.

Due to the immediate need for these positions, we are OFFERING CNA's $20/hr, Medical Assistants $21/hr, LPN's $31/hr, and RN's will receive $44/hr for this job only, other placements the hourly wage may vary. Proof of medical certification will be required.

Please contact Ellsworth Healthcare Staffing at (404)806-8164 if interested or need additional information. Again this if for Covid19 testing in Commerce, Georgia, on May 26th, 2020.

05/23/2020

05/23/2020

Memorial Day weekend is here, and people are wondering is it safe to travel, is it safe to stay at a hotel. To be honest, nothing is totally safe right now, but as far as whether you travel or not really comes down to how comfortable you are with risk. So here are some tips if you do decide to stay at a hotel, First, you can contact the hotel first and find out what measures they have in place to keep people safe, bring bleach wipes with you and when you get to your room wipe down commonly touched surfaces such as door handles, toilet handles, faucets, and other remotes. Try to limit how much interaction you have with other people, Room service is your best option for food, but if you choose to eat at the hotels dining area make sure you wash down the table and chairs and that they are spaces at least six feet from each other, and since you will be passing people in hallways and entranceways and elevators, wear a mask and gloves if possible. If you do all these things then you will mitigate as much risk as you can. It seems like a lot of effort, but until there is a cure, it is better to be safe than sorry.

05/22/2020

New York has announced that the infection rate has finally slowed and the daily death toll only reached 105 on Monday which is the lowest number of infected, hospitalized, and dead since March 26th. During the height of the pandemic over the past few months, New York has been suffering from north of 800 deaths per day. As a result, New York is looking toward reopening regions of the state in phases. Three areas, which include Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, and Mohawk Valley are ready to reopen during Phase One followed Central New York, North Couty, and Western New York. NewYork's Phase One plan includes reopening retail stores to offer curbside or in-store pickup and for manufacturing and construction work to resume.

05/21/2020

Magic Johnson offers $100 million in loans to minority-owned businesses left out of the PPP loans through the SBA. In collaboration with MBE Capital Partners, Magic Johnson funded this very generous loan opportunity through his EquiTrust Life Insurance Company to help minority and women-owned businesses who did not get a PPP to keep their employees and their doors open.

05/20/2020

Magic Johnson offers $100 million in loans to minority-owned businesses left out of the PPP loans through the SBA. In collaboration with MBE Capital Partners, Magic Johnson funded this very generous loan opportunity through his EquiTrust Life Insurance Company to help minority and women-owned businesses who did not get a PPP to keep their employees and their doors open.

05/20/2020

New York has announced that the infection rate has finally slowed and the daily death toll only reached 105 on Monday which is the lowest number of infected, hospitalized, and dead since March 26th. During the height of the pandemic over the past few months, New York has been suffering from north of 800 deaths per day. As a result, New York is looking toward reopening regions of the state in phases. Three areas, which include Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, and Mohawk Valley are ready to reopen during Phase One followed Central New York, North Couty, and Western New York. NewYork's Phase One plan includes reopening retail stores to offer curbside or in-store pickup and for manufacturing and construction work to resume.

05/19/2020

The House of Representatives has passed a $3 trillion coronavirus stimulus package. This package includes an additional stimulus check of up to $1200 or up to an additional $500 per child up to $6000 based on your income level. It also includes extended unemployment benefits, student loan forgiveness programs, rental, and mortgage assistance, increased Covid-19 testing and hazard pay, The bill has yet to get approved by the Senate and then needs to be signed by the President. At this time, the Senate and President have made various statements to the press which state they most likely will not approve this bill. But, keep posted over the next few weeks, it should get interesting.

05/19/2020

With rampant unemployment due to coronavirus, many Americans have yet to reach out for relief measures. Credit Karma recently did a study and found that 80% of the respondents did not think they would qualify or where on the information overload or didn't know how to access the help. That is why they haven't filed to receive support. For those who may not be aware, there are a number of programs to help lessen the blow of unemployment. For instance, part of the first Care Act allowed for two weeks of full-pay due even for that telecommuting it was called the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Also, many utility companies such as PG&E, Con Edison, American Electric Power Company and Duke Energy among others have suspended service disconnections. Just call your utility companies, some are allowing payment plans others are waiving fees and payments for customers. Due to layoffs, if you have lost your insurance, insurance providers such as ACA and AARP are providing open enrollment. Uninsured in Washington, DC, Maryland, New York, and Vermont can enroll for health insurance through their state exchange through HUne 15. California is allowing enrollment till June 30th.

05/19/2020

Studies are now reporting diarrhea and other confirmed gastrointestinal symptoms of Covid-19. Read more about this at the link below.



https://www.healthline.com/health/coronavirus-diarrhea

05/19/2020

Memorial Day is coming this weekend, and people are wondering is it safe to travel, is it safe to stay at a hotel. To be honest, nothing is totally safe right now, but as far as whether you travel or not really comes down to how comfortable you are with risk. So here are some tips if you do decide to stay at a hotel, First, you can contact the hotel first and find out what measures they have in place to keep people safe, bring bleach wipes with you and when you get to your room wipe down commonly touched surfaces such as door handles, toilet handles, faucets, and other remotes. Try to limit how much interaction you have with other people, Room service is your best option for food, but if you choose to eat at the hotels dining area make sure you wash down the table and chairs and that they are spaces at least six feet from each other, and since you will be passing people in hallways and entranceways and elevators, wear a mask and gloves if possible. If you do all these things then you will mitigate as much risk as you can. It seems like a lot of effort, but until there is a cure, it is better to be safe than sorry.